The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-678-2014·Announced 2014-01-22

Aidapak Recalls Metoprolol Tablets Due to Potential Labeling Errors

Aidapak Services is recalling Metoprolol Tartrate tablets because they may be mislabeled as Pioglitazone or Levothyroxine Sodium.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically involves minor labeling errors or low-risk contamination where the probability of temporary or medically reversible health consequences is low.

Plain-English summary

Aidapak Services, LLC is recalling Metoprolol Tartrate tablets, 12.5 mg (1/2 of 25 mg), prescription only. The recall is due to a labeling mixup where the medication may be incorrectly labeled as Pioglitazone, 15 mg, or Levothyroxine Sodium, 12.5 mcg (1/2 of 25 mcg).

The affected repacked drugs were distributed in Arizona, California, Oregon, and Washington. The specific product codes involved are Pedigree AD21790_67 with an expiration date of 5/1/2014, and Pedigree AD73525_52 with an expiration date of 5/30/2014.

Consumers should check their medication labels and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist if they have the affected product. Do not take the medication if the label does not match the prescription.

The recalled product

Product
METOPROLOL TARTRATE Tablet, 12.5 mg (1/2 of 25 mg), Rx only, Distributed by: AidaPak Service, LLC, NDC 63304057901
Affected units
420

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (6)

  • METOPROLOL TARTRATE
  • Tablet
  • 12.5 mg (1/2 of 25 mg) has the following codes Pedigree: AD21790_67
  • EXP: 5/1/2014
  • Pedigree: AD73525_52
  • EXP: 5/30/2014.

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 273 recalled by Aidapak Services, LLC under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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